AAPG,
EAGE, SEG, SPE join together to organise new international technical
conference
Posted: 04 May 2004
International Petroleum Technology Conference (IPTC) Set
for Qatar in 2005
Four major oil and gas industry societies – American Association
of Petroleum Geologists (AAPG), European Association of Geoscientists
& Engineers (EAGE), Society of Exploration Geophysicists (SEG),
and Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) – announced a new,
jointly developed technical conference and exhibition.
This inaugural, biannual event is the International Petroleum Technology
Conference (IPTC), scheduled for 21-23 November 2005 in Doha, Qatar.
Set in the region of one of the world’s most extensive gas
reserves, it focuses not only on oil E&P but also on midstream
activities, both with particular concentration on gas.
" SPE is pleased to join in this cooperative effort with three
sister societies to develop what we believe will be a significant
addition to the major gas and oil conferences worldwide as well
as the most comprehensive gas and oil conference in the Eastern
Hemisphere," said SPE President Kate Baker. "This is an
exciting opportunity for us to build together a multi-disciplinary
technical programme and an important new means for collecting and
disseminating technology for the energy business."
"We expect attendees to represent a variety of disciplines,
including but not limited to petroleum engineers, geologists, and
geophysicists," said EAGE President Don Milne. "We plan
to draw industry executives, professionals, and decision makers
from across the globe – the Middle East, Europe, Africa, the
former Soviet Union, Asia Pacific, and the Americas."
The four societies together bring to the event a technical focus
that is a key differentiator for IPTC. "The unique value this
conference brings to the industry is derived from a strong technical
programme that covers a spectrum of operations, with the latest
and most relevant information from top technologists, and from one
of the most comprehensive technology exhibitions in the industry,"
said AAPG President Steve Sonnenberg. "Attendees benefit from
hearing experts’ insights and best practices on key issues
and trends and from visiting companies’ displays of proven
technical capabilities."
SEG President Peter Duncan also pointed out, "This conference
provides a focused setting for key players to engage with in-region
gas and oil providers, regional energy ministers, and international
executives to initiate relationships and new business opportunities."
Duncan continued, "The contacts and relationships established
at this conference could help key industry players open new markets
and channels extending far into the future."
For more information about IPTC see www.iptcnet.org
About AAPG
Since its founding in 1917, the American Association of Petroleum
Geologists has been a pillar of the world-wide scientific community.
The original purpose of AAPG, to foster scientific research, to
advance the science of geology, to promote technology, and to inspire
high professional conduct, still guides the Association today. Currently
the world's largest professional geological society with over 30,000
members, AAPG provides publications, conferences, and educational
opportunities to geoscientists and disseminates the most current
geological information available to the general public.
For more information see www.aapg.org
About EAGE
EAGE (European Association of Geoscientists & Engineers) is
the leading European based international organisation of geoscientists
and engineers. The Association, established in 1951, is truly multi-disciplinary
and multi-cultural in form and pursuits. With over 8,000 members
worldwide, EAGE looks after combined interests of those active or
interested in the application of geoscience and related engineering
disciplines to solutions of problems in petroleum exploration and
production, in mineral industries, for water production, environmental
protection or civil engineering. The objectives of the Association
are to promote the application of geosciences and related engineering
subjects and to foster the communication, fellowship and co-operation
between those working in, studying or being otherwise interested
in these fields. The Association achieves its objectives through
publications, conferences, workshops, education programmes and exhibitions.
For more information see www.eage.org
About SEG
The Society of Exploration Geophysicists promotes the science of
geophysics and the education of exploration geophysicists. The Society,
founded in 1930, fosters the expert and ethical practice of geophysics
in the exploration and development of natural resources, in characterising
the near-surface, and in mitigating earth hazards. Key to the promotion
of applied geophysics are the publications, conferences, forums,
and educational opportunities offered by the Society. SEG has more
than 20,000 members working in 110 countries.
For more information see www.seg.org
About SPE
SPE (Society of Petroleum Engineers) is a not-for-profit
professional association whose members are engaged in energy resources
development and production. SPE serves 60,000-plus members from
more than 100 countries worldwide. SPE is a key resource for technical
knowledge related to the oil and gas exploration and production
industry and provides services through its publications, conferences,
workshops, forums.
For more information see www.spe.org
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